Yeast Infection in Kids Remedies

Yeast infection in kids remedies can be difficult to find. However, if you follow a natural course of treatment you can help your kids get healthier and allow their bodies to fight future infections better.

You've probably heard of yeast infections associated with adult women, but you might not have thought of young children (both boys and girls) being able to get yeast infections.

A yeast infection is simply an overgrowth of bacteria in the body. More familiar terms for yeast infections that children might get are thrush (in the mouth) and diaper rash (severe forms of rash are actually yeast infections).

Children of all ages can get yeast infections, and they're commonly caused when a child has been on antibiotics, which kill both bad bacteria and the good ones that normally keep yeast overproduction at bay.

Kids these days, especially those in daycare or who are around a lot of other children, seem to be on antibiotics nearly constantly. This significantly ups the chances of ending up with a yeast infection.

Yeast infections are typically treated with an over-the-counter or prescription-strength anti-fungal ointment. For diaper rash, a typical diaper rash remedy may be enough if you catch the infection early, but if it has gotten severe (more bumps that normal, pus-filled bumps or a scaly look) a more powerful treatment may be called for.

For parents who would prefer not to subject their kids to harsh treatments such as those anti-fungal creams, there are other options to try.

For diaper rash one of the most important things you can do is change the baby's diaper as quickly as possible after it has been soiled. Allow the skin to dry a little if possible after cleaning before you put on a new diaper.

Natural remedies for yeast infections in children are the same as those used in adults. One of the most popular treatment options is taking probiotics, whether through eating more yogurt or actually taking a probiotic supplement. Applying yogurt to baby's bottom may actually be helpful for treating diaper rash as well.

Another popular treatment for yeast infection in adults is diluted tea tree oil, but there's some debate over whether tea tree oil is safe for kids, and it should not be taken internally. Always check with your doctor or a trusted naturopath before using essential oils on your children.

If your child is up to it, you can also try feeding him or her garlic (tablets can be used instead of the real stuff). Either way, garlic is a potent healer and natural antifungal agent. One more thing to try is giving your child a bath in warm water mixed with about a cup of apple cider vinegar. This will take care of the itching sensation and will help the body to heal.

The best yeast infection in kids remedies involve working hard to make sure they don't get them in the first place or preventing them from having a recurrence. One popular way to get the yeast cleaned out (whether treating a child or an adult) is to get rid of things in the diet that the yeast feeds on.

If you've ever made bread, you know this mostly means sugar and other sweet stuff. The typical diet for prevention of a yeast infection cuts out sweeteners and simple carbs like white bread and crackers.

This might not seem like a possible solution if that cuts out most of what your toddler eats. However, it is something to think about if you've been dealing with multiple yeast infections.

Another thing to consider if you're still breastfeeding is that your own diet may be playing a role in your baby's yeast infections, so cutting the offending foods out of your own diet may bring your child some relief as well.

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